Southern Honshu was struck by a damaging
earthquake, centered midway between Oshima Island
and Izu Prefecture. Twenty-one people were
reported killed; 119 injured; and four missing.
Considerable damage was reported in the area,
including many landslides, and damage was estimated
to be about $76 million; maximum intensity was V (JMA).
Tsunamis were reported at Oshima Island (35 cm),
Tateyama (12 cm) and Shiono Misaki. This earthquake was
preceded by a number of smaller shocks that were felt
the day before and was followed by a number of aftershocks,
many of which were in the 5.0 - 5.5 range.
From Significant Earthquakes of the World 1978
and Earthquake Information Bulletin, Volume 10, Number 4.

Two earthquakes, less than one hour apart,
caused considerable damage on Raoul and
many landslides, but no loss of life.
A local tsunami was generated.
Northern New Zealand reported a tsunami of
75 centimeters.

800 to 1,000 deaths. One of the world's deadliest earthquakes.
Every building in Kingston was damaged by the earthquake and subsequent fires.
A tsunami was reported on the north coast of Jamaica, with a maximum wave height of about 2 m (6-8 ft).

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